Pattern Painting
Pattern paintings, often referred to as motif paintings, are a captivating genre within contemporary art that revolves around the repetition of shapes, colors, and patterns to create visually impactful compositions. These works explore the rhythm and energy of design, where repeating elements, whether abstract or figurative, evoke emotions, build narratives, and create a sense of harmony. From geometric shapes to floral patterns and organic forms, pattern paintings offer a rich visual experience that engages the viewer on multiple levels.
In modern art, motif paintings bridge the world of abstract expressionism and decorative art, often blending aesthetic beauty with conceptual depth. Renowned artists like Yayoi Kusama, known for her iconic polka dots and infinity nets, and Bridget Riley, celebrated for her optical geometric patterns, have helped elevate this style to international acclaim, inspiring a global audience.
Pattern paintings are versatile and diverse, ranging from bold, large-scale works to delicate, intricate designs. These works often explore the relationship between form, symmetry, and space, incorporating influences from minimalism, optical art, and conceptual art. Perfect for modern interiors, these artworks add texture, dynamism, and visual interest to any environment, making them ideal for those looking to make a statement with their art collection.
On Artsper, you can discover a wide range of pattern paintings and motif artworks from talented contemporary artists, offering endless opportunities to explore this innovative and dynamic genre. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the world of contemporary art, motif paintings are a must-see for those seeking to engage with the intersection of art, design, and modern culture.
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Entre el Cel i la Terra
Marta Carceller
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,950
The Sun Always Shines On TV,
Niki Stearman
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1.5 inch
€3,200
Just A Girl She Said
Niki Stearman
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
€3,107
Sweet Shades of Memory XXIX
Naoko Paluszak
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch
€4,452
Field of Color IX
Naoko Paluszak
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1.5 inch
€2,597
Postcard From Tug
Matthew Dibble
Painting - 91.4 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 36 x 60 x 2 inch
€4,498
Laguardia Place- Last Leaves
Marilyn Henrion
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch
€3,802
Moments of Transparency
Maria Bacha
Painting - 99.8 x 99.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.3 x 39.3 x 1.5 inch
€4,926
Floating Allegories
Maria Bacha
Painting - 99.8 x 99.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 39.3 x 39.3 x 1.5 inch
€4,936
Golden light
Khrystyna Kozyuk
Painting - 121.9 x 139.7 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 55 x 1.5 inch
€2,550
Points of view III
Jessica M. Chaix
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch
€4,266
Crazy april no. 3 - Triptych
Ivana Olbricht
Painting - 80 x 180.3 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 71 x 0.8 inch
€3,014
Bat Chain Puller
Anthony Frost
Painting - 76.2 x 121.9 x 0.5 cm Painting - 30 x 48 x 0.2 inch
€11,150
Finished Unfinished
Dean Tavoularis
Painting - 65 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
€6,000
Eight Vacation Spots
Dean Tavoularis
Painting - 130 x 90 x 1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
€12,000
Blumbps Shoot The Bank 2019
JP Malot
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
€900
We Outside 2 (Lagos Baddie Girl)
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,034
Eternal Melody - Neon Red Girl - California
Voxx Romana
Painting - 67.5 x 55 x 0.1 cm Painting - 26.6 x 21.7 x 0 inch
€540
Canvas 68
Frantisek Florian
Painting - 104.9 x 149.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 41.3 x 59 x 1.5 inch
€1,930
Aphrodite 4
Francisco Santos
Painting - 150.4 x 200.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59.2 x 79 x 0.1 inch
€3,246
The first time
Francisco Santos
Painting - 150.4 x 200.7 x 1.5 cm Painting - 59.2 x 79 x 0.6 inch
€2,968
Donna universo
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 60 x 60 x 5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 2 inch
€480
Il cammino del Tolteca
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€390
Happy Days
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 150 x 140 x 1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch
€2,750
Celebration
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 150 x 140 x 1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch
€2,900
Beyond words II
Doris Duschelbauer
Painting - 19.8 x 19.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inch
€139
Strelitzia fire flower
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 53.3 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 21 x 32 x 1 inch
€2,690
Geometrical landscape with banana flower
Maria Tuzhilkina
Painting - 78.7 x 58.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31 x 23 x 1 inch
€3,153
Coffee Break
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 120 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
€2,900 €2,610
Everything is going to be okay
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 150 x 140 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 55.1 x 1.6 inch
€2,900 €2,610
Pic Nic
Kittisak Taweekitpinyo
Painting - 120 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch
€2,600 €2,340
Variations cinétiques 2
Piero Cipolat
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€1,170
Wild Bouquet,
Nathalie Gribinski
Painting - 134.6 x 99.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 53 x 39 x 1 inch
€4,081
To the Moon and Back
Marija Nikolic
Painting - 100.1 x 69.9 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,597
Awkward situation
Zianko Vasili
Painting - 110 x 150 x 0.3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch
€6,230
Fidelity for Akiko
Zianko Vasili
Painting - 140 x 100 x 0.3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch
€6,000
Cipher number 50
Federico Cortese
Painting - 39.9 x 39.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
€390
Snowflake with fish
Federico Cortese
Painting - 35.1 x 35.1 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch
€343
Inner Nature 2
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,782
Inner Nature 1
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,782
Curious Yellow Line
Joe Flaherty
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 4.6 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.8 inch
€3,113
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N°30.60-26 19A (NG106)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 60 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€700
Abstract Expression
Giorgio Lo Fermo
Painting - 37 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
€600
Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français
César Baldaccini
Print - 76 x 59 cm Print - 29.9 x 23.2 inch
€750
Nailed it Series No.81
Sumit Mehndiratta
Sculpture - 84 x 84 x 4 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inch
€1,000
Fancy Bait for Fancy Fish
Mike Jacobs
Painting - 41 x 51 x 1 cm Painting - 16.1 x 20.1 x 0.4 inch
€800
